With Apple’s new M1 technology that first featured in last year’s models of the Macbook Pro and Macbook Air, how have this year’s models been improved? Naturally, due to everything being updated to the new M1 system, this year’s models will run much smoother and offer more to consumers.

Macbook Pro 13" Tech Specs

The 13" Macbook Pro is the smallest of the Macbook Pro’s available. It runs at a fairly comparable rate to the Macbook Air with the M1 chip. However compact, this tiny laptop has plenty of memory, power, and options. Coming in at the price points of $1,299 and $1,499.

Display

  • 13.3 inch Retina Display2560x1600 native resolutionUp to 6k resolution at 60Hz500 nits of brightnessTrue ToneWide Color (P3)

Apple M1 Chip

  • 8-core CPU8-core GPU16-core Neural Engine

Battery

  • 58.2-watt-hour-lithium-polymer battery17-20 hours of heavily working battery life61W USB-C Power Adapter

Memory & Storage

  • 8-16GB of Memory (Memory Packages include 8GB & 16GB)256GB-2TB of Storage (Storage Packages include 256GB, 512GB, 1TB & 2TB)

Ports

  • Two Thunderbolt/USB 4 Ports3.5 mm Headphone Jack

Keyboard & Track Pad

  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangementTouch BarTouch ID sensorAmbient light sensorForce Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi‑Touch gestures

Wireless

  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networkingIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatibleBluetooth 5.0

Camera & Audio

  • 720p FaceTime cameraStereo speakers with high dynamic rangeWide stereo soundSupport for Dolby Atmos playbackStudio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming

Dimensions

  • Height: 0.61 inch (1.56 cm)Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)Weight: 3.0 pounds (1.4 kg)

Macbook M1 Pro 14" Tech Specs

The middle size available for the Macbook M1 Pros, the 14" also comes in with tech specs between the smaller and larger sizes. However, this Macbook takes a big jump up from the smallest in the set. It offers both power and value. This Macbook Pro comes in at two price points, $1,999 and $2,499.

Both of the base price points are only at the M1 Pro level, however, these middle-ground Macbooks can be further upgraded to the M1 Max level. Though it can be upgraded into an M1 Max, it will only perform at the lower levels of the next size up. To fully max out the M1 Max experience, prospective buyers will need to fully upgrade their base 16" Macbook Pro M1.

  • 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR3024x1964 native resolution1600 nits of brightness at peakone billion colorsWide Color (P3)True Tone

Apple M1 Pro Chip

  • 8-core or 10-core CPU (Configurable up to M1 Max with 10-core CPU)14-core or 15-core GPU (Configurable up to M1 Max with 32-core GPU)16-core Neural Engine200GB/s of bandwidth memory

Battery

  • 70-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery11-17 hours of heavily working battery life67W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M1 Pro with 8-core CPU)96W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M1 Pro with 10-core CPU or M1 Max, configurable with M1 Pro with 8-core CPU)USB-C to MagSafe 3 CableFast-charge capable with 96W USB-C Power Adapter

  • 16GB Base (Upgrade to 32-64GB for M1 Max)512GB-1TB Base (Upgrade to 2-8TB for M1 Max)

  • SDXC card slotHDMI port3.5 mm headphone jackMagSafe 3 portThree Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports with support for: Charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s), USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)

  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangementTouch IDAmbient light sensorForce Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensingcapabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, andMulti-Touch gestures

  • 1080p FaceTime cameraHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofersWide stereo soundSpatial audio with dynamic head trackingStudio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming

  • Height 0.61 inch (1.55 cm)Width: 12.31 inches (31.26 cm)Depth: 8.71 inches (22.12 cm)Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg)

Macbook M1 Pro/M1 Max 16" Tech Specs

The largest of the three Macbook M1 Pros is also the most impressive. Its top upgrades bring it up to the M1 Max, making it the highest-performing laptop for Apple yet. It comes in at three price point packages including $2,499, $2,699, and $3,499. Only the top price point brings this Macbook up to the M1 Max level.

  • 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display3456x2234 native resolutionRefresh rates up to 120Hz1600 nits of brightness at peakone billion colorsWide Color (P3)True Tone

Apple M1 Pro to M1 Max Chip

  • 10-core CPU16-core or 32-core GPU200-400GB/s memory bandwidth

  • 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery14-21 hours of heavily working battery life140W USB-C Power AdapterUSB-C to MagSafe 3 CableFast-charge capable with included 140W USB-C Power Adapter

  • 16GB to 32GB Base Memory (Upgrade to 32 or 64GB)512GB to 1TB Base Storage (Upgrade to 1,2,4, or 8 TB)

  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangementTouch IDAmbient light sensorForce Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

  • 1080p FaceTime CameraHigh-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersWide stereo soundSpatial audio with dynamic head trackingStudio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming

  • Height: 0.66 inch (1.68 cm)Width: 14.01 inches (35.57 cm)Depth: 9.77 inches (24.81 cm)Weight (M1 Pro): 4.7 pounds (2.1 kg)Weight (M1 Max): 4.8 pounds (2.2 kg)

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